ADC Picks Gamax as Ebonyi South Senatorial Candidate
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Ebonyi State has conducted a fresh primary election for the Ebonyi South Senatorial District, with Dr Ideyi Prince Gamax emerging as the party’s candidate for the 2027 general election. The substitution primary was held at the party’s state secretariat on Thursday, where Gamax, the sole aspirant, secured all 450 […]
Saliu Mustapha Dumps APC, thanks Tinubu
NOTICE OF RESIGNATION AS A MEMBER OF THE ALL PROGRESSIVES CONGRESS (APC) Following careful considerations of the recent developments in the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State, I have formally resigned my membership of the party in the state This is not a decision I have taken lightly. It follows weeks of extensive consultations […]
Gunmen Attack Adeleke’s Convoy After Palace Visit
Suspected hoodlums on Wednesday attacked the convoy of Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke shortly after his visit to the palace of the Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Oyetunji, triggering an exchange of gunfire with security personnel. The incident occurred shortly after Adeleke left the palace hall, where he had met with the traditional ruler. The […]
Osun Governor Adeleke Receives Green Leadership Award
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has received a Green Leadership Award for his administration’s efforts to promote climate action, renewable energy and environmental sustainability. The award was presented at the 1st International and 3rd National Women Green Summit and Exhibition 2026, organised by the Women in Renewable Energy Association in Lagos. Adeleke was represented at […]
Davido Says Osun Youths Restored Faith in Free Elections
Popular Nigerian singer David Adeleke, known as Davido, has praised youths in Osun State for defending their votes during the 2026 governorship election, saying their actions renewed hope in Nigeria’s ability to conduct free and fair elections. Davido spoke on Tuesday at his country home in Ede after his uncle, Governor Ademola Adeleke, was re-elected […]
Agbese Defends Wike, Blames Residents for Abuja Flooding
Deputy Spokesman of the House of Representatives, Philip Agbese, has defended the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, against criticism over the recent flooding in parts of Abuja, saying residents also contribute to the problem. Agbese, the Labour Party lawmaker representing Ado/Okpokwu/Ogbadibo Federal Constituency of Benue State, made the remarks in a statement […]
Iran Warns Gulf States Against Supporting US Military
Iran’s armed forces have warned Gulf countries against providing assistance to the United States military, saying such support would amount to participation in US military operations against Iran. Iranian Armed Forces Chief of Staff Ali Abdollahi issued the warning on Wednesday, according to the Mehr news agency. “We wish to warn that any assistance or […]
Sowore Accuses DSS of Discrimination at Peace Accord
The 2027 African Action Congress presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has accused the Department of State Services of discriminatory treatment at a peace accord signing event for presidential candidates. Sowore made the allegation in a post on his verified X account on Wednesday, claiming that DSS operatives stopped him at the entrance and demanded to see […]
ADC Faults Tinubu Government Over Rising Food Prices
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has criticised the president Bola Tinubu administration over rising food prices, saying the government’s economic measures have failed to ease the cost of living for Nigerians. The party said the government should not focus on the marginal decline in headline inflation while millions of Nigerians continue to struggle to afford […]
Wike Orders Demolition of Houses Built on Abuja Waterways
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has ordered the immediate demolition of buildings constructed on designated waterways across Abuja following recent flooding in parts of the capital. Wike issued the directive on Tuesday after inspecting flood-affected areas in Maitama and other parts of the Federal Capital Territory. He said the demolition would begin […]
